How to Accept Your Offer | International Students

Conditions of the Offer (including requests for official or certified copies of academic transcripts, evidence or English proficiency etc). Prior to accepting your offer, you must provide evidence that you have met any conditions, as you will be unable to proceed with your student visa application or enrolment.

Please follow the steps below after you receive your Letter of Offer.

Complete and sign the Letter of Acceptance (Section 2 and 3 of your Letter of Offer).

Email the Letter of Acceptance to Curtin College together with the following documents:

a copy of your payment (tuition fee for the first semester, enrolment fee and OSHC),

a copy of your passport (if not provided yet), and

a completed SSVF Declaration.

Please note: If your Letter of Offer was subject to conditions, you must provide evidence that you have met these conditions prior to returning your Letter of Acceptance and paying your fees. If you do not provide evidence, you will be unable to proceed.

Before being able to study in Australia, international students must obtain a valid student visa. This visa is issued by Australian Diplomatic Missions and applications must be made directly to the nearest Consulate or Embassy.

International students are required to maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) at all times while studying in Australia. OSHC helps minimise the costs of medical expenses incurred while in Australia. Curtin College’s preferred provider is Allianz Global Assistance and Curtin College can arrange this for you.

Students are obliged to pay the cost of basic cover for the proposed duration of their student visa.

As soon you have confirmed your enrolment at Curtin College, you can book your flights.

It is recommended you arrive at least two weeks before Orientation to give yourself time to settle into your accommodation and adjust to your new environment. You can use this time to work on step 5, find out travel routes to campus and get to know your way around the city.

International students arriving for the first time can be met at the airport and taken to their accommodation.

Students wishing to use this service need to advise Curtin College or their local agent in writing (fax or email) well in advance of arrival.

Before you pack your bags, remember that there are strict restrictions on what you may bring into Australia. These include animal and plant material, food, wildlife, drugs and medicinal products, firearms and more than AUD$10,000 of currency.

Get to know Perth

Change your money.

When you arrive in Perth, you should change your money into Australian dollars. You can do this at currency exchange outlets in the city centre and at most banks. If you have a bank card from your country, you may be able to use it to withdraw Australian dollars at some automatic teller machines (ATMs), but may be charged for this service.

Open a back account.

You will need identification such as your passport, Student ID card and driver’s licence to open a bank account. You may also need to provide a Tax File Number (TFN). To apply for a TFN, complete a form from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website or Post Office.

Find a part-time job

International students are allowed to work up to 40 hours per fortnight and full time during semester breaks.

There are casual jobs available throughout Perth in the areas of administration, hospitality, house-keeping/cleaning and retail. You can expect to earn between AU$10-20 per hour, depending on your age and the kind of work you do.

Your first priority should be your studies. If you decide to work part-time, start with a few hours a week until you are able to find a balance with your studies.

You will also need to lodge an income tax return, either through a registered tax agent or by completing it yourself. If you complete your own income tax return, ATO’s e-tax is the fastest way to obtain a refund. In most cases this will be within 14 days.

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Local Students

To accept your offer you must complete and sign the Letter of Acceptance form. This can be found on the reverse of your Letter of Offer. Email the form to Curtin College at the time of making payment of your fees.

Your Letter of Offer outlines the:

Curtin College/Curtin University course that has been offered,

Duration of Study,

Commencement Dates,

Tuition Fees,

Conditions of the Offer (including requests for official or certified copies of academic transcripts, evidence or English proficiency etc). Prior to accepting your offer, you must provide evidence that you have met any conditions, as you will be unable to proceed with your student visa application or enrolment.

As an approved Higher Education provider, Curtin College is eligible to offer FEE-HELP for Curtin College Diplomas. Australian citizens and holders of permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for FEE-HELP assistance.

The following students are NOT eligible for FEE-HELP and must pay their fees upfront: